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Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; Farmers may be doing the rain dance, but what may seem like a much-needed break from the drought may bring a different set of issues in the near future -- like mosquito breeding.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Updated with video; Report: Georgia among worst states for child well-being

Friday, July 29, 2011  Although the exceptional drought conditions have worked against local farmers, they have helped trim the mosquito population, stifling the breeding season this spring.

Friday, July 22, 2011  Updated with video; A group of children came out to Albany State University this morning to get in shape.

Monday, March 22, 2010  The Centers for Disease Control says death rates associated with accidental prescription drug overdoses jumped 63 percent from 1999 to 2004.

Sunday, January 10, 2010  Health officials say there’s still a good chance you can get swine flu if you haven’t been vaccinated.

Monday, September 14, 2009  You can now call a toll free 24/7 hotline to get the latest on the swine flu virus and vaccine.

Sunday, September 13, 2009  Southwest Georgians can call 1-800-829-2255 toll free to get swine flu symptoms, prevention tips, risk factors, and more.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009  Health officials predict almost twice as many deaths in America this flu season with children and young adults most susceptible.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  Public Health shared the latest on swine flu Wednesday, but Grant says trends and numbers are changing.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009  Southwest Georgia District Public Health received a $150,000 grant to use over three years for the Centering Pregnancy program.